Cecelia Holland (au). The real story behind the woman who inspired a best-selling biography, one of the top Broadway musicals of all time, & two classic films. The epic love story between a British governess & the King of Siam once again comes to life with the release of 20th Century Fox’s Anna & the King, starring Jodie Foster & Chow Yun-Fat. This oversize volume captures the nuances of this relationship, as well as the film depicting it, in full-color photos. Weaves a beautiful narrative of the true histories behind Anna Leonowens & the Siamese royal family, as well as the political & cultural rises & falls of Siam -- present-day Thailand -- based on historical information & the published works of Anna Leonowens.